IPL Awards: Nominations for Best Captain

Let's have a look at the nominations for the 'Best Captain' representing their respective IPL teams.

Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and also was the captain of Team India. In February 2008, Ganguly joined as the captain of the IPL team 'Kolkata Knight Riders', which is owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. (PTI Photo/Ashoke Bhaumik)

Let's have a look at the nominations for the 'Best Captain' representing their respective IPL teams.

Sourav Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and also was the captain of Team India. In February 2008, Ganguly joined as the captain of the IPL team 'Kolkata Knight Riders', which is owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. (PTI Photo/Ashoke Bhaumik)

Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and also the century maker in Test and One Day International cricket. He is the only player to score a double century in an innings in the history of ODI cricket. Sachin was made the captain for his home side, the IPL team 'Mumbai Indians' in 2008. (PTI Photo/Shirish Shete)

Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and also the century maker in Test and One Day International cricket. He is the only player to score a double century in an innings in the history of ODI cricket. Sachin was made the captain for his home side, the IPL team 'Mumbai Indians' in 2008. (PTI Photo/Shirish Shete)

Adam Gilchrist, who is an Australian batsman, is currently the captain of 'Deccan Chargers'. Gilchrist led the 'Deccan Chargers' in the second season of the IPL in the absence of their regular captain VVS Laxman. (Photo/Ashish Raje)

Adam Gilchrist, who is an Australian batsman, is currently the captain of 'Deccan Chargers'. Gilchrist led the 'Deccan Chargers' in the second season of the IPL in the absence of their regular captain VVS Laxman. (Photo/Ashish Raje)
(BCCL)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian team. Initially recognized as an extravagantly flamboyant and destructive batsman, Dhoni has come to be regarded as one of the coolest heads to captain the Indian ODI side. He is also the captain of the IPL team 'Chennai Super Kings'. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an Indian cricketer and the current captain of the Indian team. Initially recognized as an extravagantly flamboyant and destructive batsman, Dhoni has come to be regarded as one of the coolest heads to captain the Indian ODI side. He is also the captain of the IPL team 'Chennai Super Kings'. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Shane Warne is a former Australian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket. Following his retirement from international cricket, Warne in 2008 signed to play in the Indian Premier League for the Jaipur team, 'Rajasthan Royals', where he played the roles of both captain and coach for his team. (PTI Photo/Shirish Shete)

Shane Warne is a former Australian cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket. Following his retirement from international cricket, Warne in 2008 signed to play in the Indian Premier League for the Jaipur team, 'Rajasthan Royals', where he played the roles of both captain and coach for his team. (PTI Photo/Shirish Shete)

Anil Kumble is an Indian cricketer and also was the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Looking at his over all performance he was made the captain of the IPL team 'Royal Challengers Bangalore' for all the three seasons. (Photo/Ashish Raje)

Anil Kumble is an Indian cricketer and also was the captain of the Indian Test cricket team. Looking at his over all performance he was made the captain of the IPL team 'Royal Challengers Bangalore' for all the three seasons. (Photo/Ashish Raje)
(BCCL)

Kumar Sangakkara is an Sri Lankan cricketer and also the captain of Sri Lanka's national team. With his good performance at the first season of IPL, he took away the captaincy of IPL team 'Kings XI Punjab' from Yuvraj Singh in its second season. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Kumar Sangakkara is an Sri Lankan cricketer and also the captain of Sri Lanka's national team. With his good performance at the first season of IPL, he took away the captaincy of IPL team 'Kings XI Punjab' from Yuvraj Singh in its second season. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist)

Gautam Gambhir is an Indian cricketer and is a member of the Indian cricket team since 2003. He was picked up by the IPL team 'Delhi Daredevils' in 2010 to play for them and soon became the captain of his IPL team. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A)

Gautam Gambhir is an Indian cricketer and is a member of the Indian cricket team since 2003. He was picked up by the IPL team 'Delhi Daredevils' in 2010 to play for them and soon became the captain of his IPL team. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A)